Security Over Receivables

An International Handbook

Edited by William Johnston

Valuable comparative study of the law and practice of taking first priority security over receivables in 39 jurisdictions

Analysis of each region is supported by a case study to illustrate how the key principles arise in practice

Includes a comparative table of the distinguishing features of taking security over debts in each country

Contributor team comprises lawyers from leading firms in each jurisdiction, who offer expert commentary on the key issues

International law chapter contributed by UNCITRA

Security Over Receivables

An International Handbook

Edited by William Johnston

Description

Security Over Receivables: An International Handbook is a practical guide to the key issues involved in taking security over receivables in 39 jurisdictions. Adopting a jurisdiction by jurisdiction structure, each chapter examines the key matters to consider when taking security over debts in a particular region.

Each analysis is followed by a case study, to exemplify and elucidate the central principles which arise in practice. A comparative table is also included to outline and illustrate the distinguishing aspects of taking security over debts in each country. The chapter from UNCITRAL gives a useful explanation of the position from an international law perspective. This work is a valuable preliminary reference point for practitioners advising on finance transactions, which involve security over receivables in a foreign jurisdiction.

With contributions from well-respected lawyers from leading international firms in each jurisdiction, this book provides practitioners worldwide with considerable assistance when dealing with cross-border transactions in a number of different jurisdictions.

Security Over Receivables

An International Handbook

Edited by William Johnston

Author Information

William Johnston is a partner and head of the Banking Law Group of Arthur Cox, Dublin. An economics graduate of Trinity College Dublin, he has extensive experience in banking finance, aviation financing and bank and consumer credit regulation. William is Co-chair of the Legal Opinions Committee for the Banking Law Section of the IBA and is a former chairman of the Business Law Committee of The Law Society (of Ireland) where he lectures on banking regulation and legal opinions. A member of the statutory Company Law Review Group he has authored 'Banking and Security Law in Ireland' (Butterworths 1998), co-authored 'Structuring Company Lending after the Company Law Enforcement Act 2001' (Butterworths 2001), co-edited 'Set-Off Law & Practice' (OUP 2006) and 'Arthur Cox Banking Law Handbook' (Tottel 2007). He has written the Irish chapters in 'Neate: Bank Confidentiality' (Tottel 2006) and in 'Griffiths: International Acquisition Finance' (OUP 2006).